Net Metering: A Nice Option But Not Without Challenges

As more and more residential and small business customers are becoming involved in distributed generation (DG), they are able to take advantage of a concept called net metering. The most popular DG technology for residents and small businesses is rooftop solar. However, some customers have also installed energy storage devices, fuel cells, microturbines, small wind, and combined heat and power (CHP) systems.

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